to grrrr
- verb
- /ɡɹɪɹ/
- The dog began to grrrr when a stranger approached the gate.
Examples
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When he saw the mess in the kitchen, he could not help but grrrr in frustration.
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Why do you always grrrr when I ask for help?
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She let out a quiet grrrr after losing the game for the third time.
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She grrrred in frustration when she lost the game.
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When he saw the mess in the kitchen, he could not help but grrrr in frustration.
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She let out a quiet grrrr after losing the game for the third time.
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The dog began to grrrr to show its annoyance when a stranger approached the gate.
Synonyms
To make a low, deep sound to warn or show anger
To make a long low sound like distant thunder
To clear your throat with a short gruff sound to show annoyance or disapproval
How Angry
Surface Forms
Etymology
Grrrr as a verb comes from copying the short sound grr or the 'growl' an animal makes. So, to grrrr is to make that low, growling noise to show anger or annoyance.